Unival Logistics

Jewelry & Diamond Shipping Insurance With Full-Value Cover to $150,000

Ship finished jewelry, loose diamonds and watches with full-value insurance, secure handling and signed delivery. Built for manufacturers, dealers, jewelers and designers across the United States.

  • Full-value insurance up to $150,000
  • Loose stones, jewelry and watches
  • Signature delivery, tracked end to end
  • Secure transport for higher-value shipments

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Who Can Ship Jewelry and Diamonds With Unival?

Jewelry holds a great deal of value in a small parcel, and a standard carrier label rarely covers what it is worth. These are the senders who rely on insured shipping most.

  • Manufacturers and wholesalers

    Orders sent to retailers combine many pieces into one high-value parcel. Full-value insurance keeps the whole shipment protected at its declared value.

  • Retail jewelers and luxury boutiques

    Special orders, supplier returns, transfers and sales to out-of-town customers all leave the counter with real value attached. Insured, tracked shipping gives you a record of every leg.

  • Diamond and gemstone dealers

    Loose stones travel between dealers, workshops and buyers in very small packages. Signature delivery and a declared value that matches your paperwork protect both sides of the deal.

  • Watch dealers and collectors

    Watches are small, valuable and easy to resell. Insured shipping with signed delivery and clear records of what was sent protects sellers, buyers and consignors.

  • Designers and custom jewelers

    A bespoke piece is made once and cannot simply be remade if it is lost. Coverage for the declared value protects the work, the materials and the client relationship.

  • Bench jewelers and repair specialists

    Repairs, resizing and restoration put customer property in your hands. Insuring each trip to and from your bench keeps the piece covered the whole time.

  • Estate, auction and consignment sellers

    Estate and consigned pieces are often one of a kind and hard to value after a loss. Insurance for the declared value and good documentation make a claim straightforward.

  • Online and private sellers

    A high-value online order or a private sale to a dealer needs more than a standard label. Insured shipping protects the sale and records a signed delivery.

How Insured Jewelry Shipping Works - Step by Step

  1. Get a quote

    Tell us what you are shipping, how many pieces, the total declared value, where it will be collected and where it is going. We confirm the coverage and price before anything moves.

  2. Document and pack

    Keep the invoice, appraisal or grading report, photograph the pieces and pack them in a rigid, plain, sealed box. Loose stones go in sealed packets inside the box.

  3. Arrange pickup

    When you request a quote, we arrange collection from your location and take the shipment into our secure process.

  4. Secure transport and tracking

    The shipment travels with full-value insurance and is tracked from pickup until it is delivered.

  5. Signed delivery

    The recipient signs for the jewelry, and the proof of delivery is stored with the shipment record.

Why Jewelry Needs More Than Standard Carrier Coverage

Jewelry packs a lot of value into a very small parcel, which makes it easy to lose and attractive to thieves. Carriers publish their own caps for items of extraordinary value such as jewelry, watches, gemstones and precious metals. At one major carrier, for example, the default limit for jewelry is $1,000 per package, and the carrier states that it does not provide insurance coverage.

Declared value on a carrier label is a limit of liability, not insurance. Some carriers offer special programs with higher limits for enrolled shippers, under their own eligibility rules and terms, but the safest approach is to check the limit that applies to your goods before you ship. With full-value insurance, the declared value of the shipment is covered, up to $150,000 with Unival.

Read more on our jewelry industry page, or see our overview of insured high-value shipping.

What to Prepare for Each Type of Jewelry Shipment

Different shipments carry different risks. This table shows what to focus on for each.

ShipmentMain riskWhat to prepare
Loose diamonds and gemstonesVery small, easy to lose or swapGrading report, sealed stone packets, photos of each stone
Finished jewelryDamage in transit, high retail valueInvoice or appraisal, photos, rigid padded box
WatchesSmall, valuable, easy to resellSerial and reference numbers, photos, box and papers
Memo and consignment piecesValue disputes between partiesItemized memo, declared value matching the paperwork
Repairs and custom ordersCustomer property in your handsWritten receipt of condition and agreed value

Whatever you ship, the declared value should match your paperwork. A value that is too low can reduce what is paid out if you need to make a claim.

Jewelry Shipping by City and District

Every jewelry trade ships differently. Each district below has its own page with local detail on how insured shipping works there:

For watches, see our pages on insured watch shipping in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills and insured watch shipping in Miami.

Trade Shows, Memo and Consignment Shipments

Memo and consignment are part of everyday business in the jewelry trade, and they create shipments that belong to someone else. Itemize every piece, record its value and make sure the declared value matches the memo paperwork.

Trade shows work the same way. Ship the outbound parcel and the return parcel as separate insured shipments, each with its own itemized list and declared value, so nothing is left uncovered on the way home. See our page on insured shipping in Las Vegas for show shipments.

Secure Transport for Higher-Value Jewelry

Some jewelry shipments need more than insurance and a signature. For the most valuable and sensitive shipments, armored transport, controlled handoffs and security personnel can be arranged, and the right level depends on the value, the route and the timing.

Read more about our secure transport services and secure transportation. For smaller pieces that travel as a parcel, see high-value parcel shipping.

Shipping Jewelry Internationally

Jewelry is sold around the world, and international shipments need accurate customs paperwork, including a commercial invoice with the correct value and a clear description of the pieces. Import rules, duties and restrictions vary by country, so check the requirements before you ship.

Some destinations are restricted under US export and sanctions rules. Tell us the destination when you request a quote, and we will confirm what is possible.

What Affects the Cost of Insured Jewelry Shipping?

The price has two parts: the shipping and the insurance on the declared value. Insurance follows the declared value, so a single high-value stone costs more to cover than a box of lower-value pieces. The shipping price depends on the destination, delivery speed and handling requirements. See our guide to shipping insurance cost for how each factor works.

We quote each shipment before it moves. Get a quote with the item type, declared value, pickup location and destination.

How to Pack and Document Jewelry for Shipping

Careful packing and good records prevent most claim disputes. Before you ship, check the following:

  1. Keep the invoice, appraisal or grading report for every item.
  2. Photograph each piece, including any inscriptions, serial numbers or certificate numbers.
  3. Place loose stones in sealed packets and pad them inside a rigid inner box.
  4. Pack finished pieces so they cannot move or scratch each other.
  5. Use a plain outer box with no jewelry branding or description of the contents.
  6. Include an itemized packing list and keep a copy for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unival insures jewelry shipments for their full declared value, up to $150,000. If your shipment is worth more, contact us before you ship.

Yes. Loose stones and finished jewelry can be shipped with full-value insurance. Keep the grading report with your records and declare the correct value.

Yes. Watches can be shipped with full-value insurance. Record the serial and reference numbers and declare the full value of the complete set.

No. Declared value on a carrier label is a limit on the carrier's liability, and carriers cap it for jewelry. Full-value insurance covers the declared value of the shipment itself.

You need proof of value, such as an invoice, appraisal or grading report. It supports your declared value and makes any claim easier to resolve.

Yes. Declare the value shown on your memo or consignment paperwork and send an itemized list with the shipment.

Yes. Ship each leg, to the workshop and back, as a separate insured shipment, and keep a written note of the piece's condition and agreed value.

Yes. Ship the outbound and return legs as separate insured shipments, each with its own itemized list and declared value.

Yes. We ship jewelry to international destinations. Customs paperwork must be accurate and match the declared value, and some destinations are restricted under US export and sanctions rules.

Collection from your location is arranged when you request a quote. Tell us the pickup address and we will confirm whether we can collect from it. Every shipment is tracked from pickup to signature.

Send us the item type, declared value, pickup location and destination through the quote form , and we will confirm the coverage and price before anything ships.

When the shipment matters, every detail matters.

Tell us what you're shipping and we'll build the right combination of secure transport, full-value insurance, and protection.
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